William Henry Richards (1835-1921)

William Henry Richards (1835-1921)

William Henry Richards was the founder of the family dynasty of Penzance based professional photographers. He established himself in the photography business in the 1850s through his wife's stepfather, William Jenkyn and the business was handed down through four generations. The studio was based at No. 2 Queen Street, finally closing in 1977.
The Richards Collection is the largest held by the Morrab Library Photo Archive and further information about the family can be found in the library.
This photograph hangs on the wall opposite the photo archive room.

Morrab Library

Morrab Library

Half Plate Glass Negative

PEOP 21HG 475

Penzance